Attached are 2 documents pertaining to board preparation and materials that may be helpful in the process The first document is recommended respiratory physiology reading. This is intended to be performed during the PFT rotation along with the required reading for pulmonary function testing and cardiopulmonary exercise testing. The second document is regarding Pulmonary and […]
New Requirement in Travel & Expense Policy
Expenses now need to be submitted within 30 days of the receipt date (expenses) or the last travel date (travel). Anything outside of 30 days risks denial. This applies to all out-of-pocket work expenses – mileage, events, meeting/conference expenses (flights, hotels, parking, meals, etc.). The policy for advance expenses such as registration, airfare, or any […]
Friday Lecture Mentoring (starting 2026)
There is a new process for Friday Lecture Mentoring (for Lectures in Feb 2026 and later). When these lectures are given by fellows, they will be reaching out to their respective Lecture Mentors at least within 8 weeks of their presentations. Please see the Guidelines that the fellows and mentors should use for these presentations. […]
Ordering a workup for cystic fibrosis
A sweat chloride test and CF genetic testing can be ordered through the Cystic Fibrosis Center at DMC / Children’s Hospital of Michigan Sweat chloride testing: performed at the pediatric CF center Genetic testing: performed at the DMC Adult CF center. To reduce any confusion for the patient, they can call the adult CF clinic, […]
Changes to Radiology Order Display Names in Epic
Beginning Wednesday, October 8, radiology procedure order display names will appear differently in Epi The most effective method to find an imaging procedure in Epic beginning October 8 is to use the following standardized order: OLD NAME NEW NAME CHEST 2 VIEWS (ROUTINE) XR CHEST 2 VIEWS (ROUTINE) DIGITAL BREAST TOMOSYNTHESIS, DBT, SCREENING BIL MAMMOGRAM […]
A new referral process for pharmacy
The new order is under “Ambulatory Referral to Embedded Pulmonary Clinical Pharmacist“. This order will allow you to select criteria regarding priority, criteria, and reason for referral: Please note, it will also help us if you indicate in the comments what ‘other’ is for (like MAB start). Additionally, this can be used for patients seen […]
Ultrasound Cleaning, worklist function & exporting images
This document addresses how to clean the MICU Sonosite ultrasound, how to search for a patient and aiding with migrating images Please contact Andrew Bissonette, MD with any questions
Pulmonary / Critical Care Lecture Repository
The Friday afternoon lectures are recorded and stored in this PCCM Sharepoint Drive
Activities Outside Divisional Work
Whether a paid outside activity requires one to take vacation time depends on the activity and the source of payment. Dr. Scher has said that no one is allowed to do industry sponsored talks. Payment for outside activities such as moonlighting, industry sponsored advisory committees, or expert legal work, require that the individual be working […]
Lactation Rooms
A-404, K-E925, P-6304, and ED Staff Lounge (badge access) B-508 and I-300J (get lock code from clerk) P-3212 (Maternal Child Health badge access only) All 24 hours; except A-404 (M-F 5AM – 8PM) Contact Stacy Fauser, Shannon Huber or the lactation office at 16-8363